COLLEGE OF EMERGING SCIENCES

M.Sc. in Coastal Pharmaceutical Sciences

Study 2-year postgraduate programme in marine drug discovery and pharmaceutical biotechnology at KVELL College of Emerging Sciences, Chennai.

ABOUT THE INSTITUTE

M.Sc. in Coastal Pharmaceutical Sciences

Marine organisms have produced some of pharmaceutical research’s most promising bioactive compounds, and coastal India remains an underexplored source of them. This programme trains students in the discovery, development, and application of pharmaceutical compounds derived from coastal and marine resources, integrating pharmaceutical sciences, marine biology, biotechnology, medicinal chemistry, and natural product research. Students gain comprehensive knowledge of marine pharmacology, drug discovery, pharmaceutical biotechnology, analytical techniques, quality assurance, formulation development, and regulatory affairs, with field visits to coastal and marine research facilities built directly into the curriculum.

WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAMME

Four reasons this degree stands apart

01

A specialization genuinely rare among Indian pharmaceutical programmes: marine and coastal drug discovery

02

Direct field exposure to coastal and marine research facilities, not lab work alone

03

Covers the full drug development pipeline, from marine sample analysis to regulatory affairs

04

Opens pathways into pharmaceutical research, marine biotechnology, and the fast-growing nutraceutical industry

Career Opportunities

The KVELL Advantage

Graduates can pursue roles as Pharmaceutical Research Scientists, Marine Drug Discovery Researchers, Pharmaceutical Analysts, Quality Assurance and Quality Control Officers, Clinical Research Associates, Biotechnologists, Marine Biotechnology Specialists, Formulation Development Scientists, Regulatory Affairs Executives, academicians, or research associates in marine and pharmaceutical laboratories.

QUICK FACTS

Programme at a glance

Duration

2 years (4 Semesters)

Eligibility

B.Sc. Chemistry, B.Sc. Agriculture, B.Sc. life science, B.Sc. Botany, B.Sc. zoology, B.Sc. Microbiology, B.Sc. Biotechnology, B.Sc. Bio Chemistry, B.Sc. Marine Biology, B.Sc. Health science, B.Sc. Food science, Food Technology/ Nutrition, B.Sc. Nursing / Allied health Sciences, B.Pharm/ Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.E./B.Tech Agriculture/ Biotechnology,/ Bio medical/ Food technology.

Mode

Full-Time

Level

Postgraduate

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions,
answered.

Everything applicants and recruiters ask most often regarding this course.

It is a 2-year postgraduate programme spread across 4 semesters.

KVELL, Deemed to be University, located on GST Road, Chinnakolampakkam, Madhuranthakam, Chengalpattu, offers this programme through its College of Emerging Sciences.

Graduates can work as Pharmaceutical Research Scientists, Marine Drug Discovery Researchers, Pharmaceutical Analysts, Marine Biotechnology Specialists, or Regulatory Affairs Executives across pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

Students get advanced laboratory training, marine sample analysis, pharmaceutical research experience, internships, and field visits to coastal and marine research facilities.

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Life Sciences, or Health Sciences, or a related discipline from a recognized university.

Yes, KVELL is recognized as a Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956.

Admissions open typically for the regular academic year between April to July.
Interested students can fill out the enquiry form on this page to download the brochure & connect with the admissions team.

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